As "calendula, tagetes etc. oficinalis?"
2007-03-04 01:42:23 · 5 answers · asked by ThanksBelit 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
'sativa' 'sativum' and 'officinalis' when used as specific epithet ,it means that particular plant was or is cultivated.
1) Oryza sativa -- cultivated rice
2) Allium sativum -- cultivated garlic.
3)Avena sativa --- cultivated Oats
4) Asparagus officinalis -- cultivated garden asparagus.
4) Calendula officinalis -- Garden or cultivated marigold.
Likewise specific epithet 'vulgare' or ' vulgaris' also means common or a cultivated plant.
Originally vulgare means common people , now it has a different connotation.
2007-03-07 22:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Used in medicine: http://www.piam.com/mms_garden/officinalis.html
2007-03-04 17:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is chemical commpostion of esscential oil
2007-03-04 02:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
original or first used or classified, as in the first non hybred.
2007-03-04 11:33:01 · answer #4 · answered by bearfox_traders 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
officinalis -- medically useful
2007-03-04 01:50:58 · answer #5 · answered by ivorytowerboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋